Barbara Orfield
Mar 25, 2024
Barbara Sue Orfield, age 62, of Menasha, passed away in her husband’s arms on March 25, 2024. Barb was born on September 4, 1961, in Denver, CO, daughter of the late Ralph and Sonja (Nelson) Nickerson. Shortly after grade school, Barb’s family moved to Casper, WY. She attended Natrona County High School where she participated in track and field and...
Robert "Bob" Muck
Mar 5, 2024
Robert J. Muck Appleton, WI – Robert “Bob” Muck passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 5, 2024. Born June 16, 1933, in Angelica, Wi, the son of Frederick and Elda (Bartels) Muck. Bob graduated from the UW Madison in 1956 with masters’ degrees in agronomy and economics. He worked for the Department of Agriculture in Washington DC, which is where...
Joyce Barbara Kraft
Apr 29, 2024
Joyce Kraft (nee Jerz) of Chicago, IL, passed away on April 29, 2024, in Appleton, WI, at the age of 77. She was born on June 8, 1946, in Chicago, IL, to Raymond and Irene Jerz.
Joyce will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her children: Kevin (Terri) Kraft, Karen (Michael) Bendel, and Kimberly (Joseph) Novotny. She was a cherished...
Carol M. Grossman
Apr 26, 2024
On April 26th, Carol Mae Grossman, 90, of Appleton made the ultimate journey of her life. She was born on September 17, 1933, in Mattson Township, Wisconsin to Ottelia and Louis Ruppel.
She graduated from New London High School in 1951. Carol married Robert (Bob) Grossman on June 26, 1954, spending 53 years together until Bob’s death in 2007. They...
Lorraine Beatrice Gillespie
Apr 25, 2024
Lorraine Beatrice Gillespie, 99, passed away peacefully on Thursday April 25, 2024. She was born November 3, 1924, in Chicago, Illinois. She was the loving wife to Harold Edward Gillespie who passed in 1979. Lorraine will be deeply missed by her children Gary (Doris) Gillespie of Hoffman Estates, Illinois’, Dennis Gillespie and girlfriend Susan of Waxhaw, North Carolina, and Janet...
Ruth Nackers
Apr 25, 2024
Ruth E. Nackers, 80, passed way peacefully on April 25, 2024, at Little Chute Health Services, Little Chute. She was born on April 10, 1944, in Appleton, the daughter of Russel and Evelyn (Van Hoof) Nackers. Ruth was an avid Packer Fan and enjoyed going to Brewer games, watching Dark Shadows, doing word searches, and getting together with family. Her...
Reginald W. Ahrens
Apr 24, 2024
Reginald William Ahrens, age 97, of Kimberly, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024, at Gardens of Fountain Way.
Reggie was born March 7, 1927, to William and Gladys (Mereness) Ahrens in Appleton. Shortly after graduating from High School, Reggie enlisted in the United States Navy. He proudly served during WWII and was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Area Medal, American...
Charles Mark Gostas
Apr 23, 2024
Charles “Chuck” Mark Gostas, age 59, passed away unexpectedly at his home following brain surgery on April 23, 2024. Chuck was born on November 19, 1964, in Neenah to Charles and Janice (Gehring) Gostas. He graduated from Menasha High School where he participated in track and played drums in the school band. Chuck was the “baby” of the family, but...
James Mark Keberlein
Apr 23, 2024
James M. Keberlein, 80, peacefully passed away in the loving arms of his wife and children on April 23, 2024. Jim was born in Neenah on March 11, 1944 to Elmer and Sylvia (Sergo) Keberlein.
Jim proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army, where he earned the National Defense Service and Good Conduct Medals and was recognized...
Martha Magdeline Rohde
Apr 22, 2024
Martha "Sis" M. Rohde, 89, passed away at her home in Menasha on April 22, 2024. Sis was born on January 8, 1935 to Michael and Martha (Romnick) Smolinski.
On June 18, 1955, Martha was married to Howard "Howie" J. Rohde at St. John the Baptist Church in Menasha, WI. She became a dedicated homemaker and found great joy in creating...
Ellen Mae Igl-Hegner
Apr 22, 2024
Ellen Mae Hegner, age 75, entered the presences of Jesus on April 22, 2024, surrounded by those who loved her and will miss her. Ellen’s courageous battle with cancer ended and her joy truly began. She was born on August 18, 1948, in Appleton, to the late Russell and Evelyn (Mach) Steinfeldt. The family moved to Antigo in 1949, when...
Joseph James Hilgers Sr.
Apr 22, 2024
Joseph James Hilgers, Sr., age 68, died on Monday morning, April 22, 2024, at Cherry Meadows Hospice Residence in Appleton. Joe was born on January 9, 1956, to the late Ralph Hilgers and Jean Hilgers (Sokoloski). Joe served in the United States Navy. He worked at Acrocel for many years and then at Kimberly Clark until the time of his retirement....
Michael "Mike" Delfosse
Apr 20, 2024
Micheal E. Delfosse, age 71, of Kaukauna, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024. He was born on March 18, 1953, to Elmer and Frances (Langenhuizen) Delfosse. He was a graduate of Freedom High School. He drove truck for most of his life and loved bowling, shooting pool and hunting and fishing with the family and friends. He also enjoyed...
John "Jack" Gerrit Brauer
Apr 20, 2024
John “Jack” Gerrit Brauer, 85, of Neenah, Wisconsin passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on April 20, 2024.
Jack was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on March 5, 1939, to Gerrit and Valeria (Derfus) Brauer.
Jack married the love of his life, Dorothy Vanderloop on May 2, 1959, and together they raised 2 wonderful children. This year they would have been married 65 years.
He lived all his...
Denise P. Schlawin
Apr 20, 2024
Denise P. Schlawin, a child of God, was called to his everlasting arms on Saturday morning, April 20, 2024, at her home. She was born February 5, 1960, in West Bend, daughter of Roger and Judith (Kaniess) Groeschel. Denise was baptized on March 6, 1960, and became a confirmed child of God on June 4, 1974. She graduated from Winnebago...
Michelle Renee McGinnis
Apr 18, 2024
Michelle Renee McGinnis, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2024. Michelle was born November 12, 1959, to her parents Jordon and Stella Folts, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She moved with her family to Pennsylvania, where she lived for four years prior to their return to Neenah. She dedicated many years of her life to her career as a call...
Louise Emily Ebert
Apr 18, 2024
Louise Emily Ebert was called home to Heaven at the age of 82 on April 18, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love and kindness that will be cherished by all who knew her. She was born on November 26, 1941, in the Town of Waupaca to Alex and Olga Pope.
After graduating from Waupaca High School, she moved to...
James "Jim" K. Beasom
Apr 17, 2024
James “Jim” Kenneth Beasom, age 78 of Appleton, WI passed away on April 17, 2024. Jim was born to Kenneth and Jennie (Patton) Beasom on January 18, 1946 in Altoona, PA, the second of seven children. After graduating high school, he worked his way up the corporate ladder of the paper industry and eventually earned his title of environmental engineer...
Leland John Buckoski
Apr 16, 2024
Leland “Lee” John Buckoski, age 93, slipped unexpectedly into the arms of Jesus on April 16, 2024, at his home in Fox Crossing. Just days before his passing, he had the pleasure of visiting “The Farm” with his children regaling them with his memories. Lee was born on August 14, 1930, to Andrew and Julia (Stefl) Buckoski at home in...
Sally A. Quella
Apr 15, 2024
On Monday, April 15, 2024, Sally A. Quella 88, of Hortonville, was peacefully called to her heavenly home, to be reunited with her most special angels, Barbara and Thomas.
Sally was born on December 21, 1935, to the late Clarence and Dorothy (Brantner) VanRemortel in Ashland, Wisconsin. She spent her childhood and early life there, graduating from DePadua High School in...
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